Researchers from Tufts University recently traveled to Nantucket to investigate the high number of dead birds on the island, which has led to speculation about avian flu. The team collected nearly 100 dead birds and sampled nervous tissue for testing. According to Rain Harbison, director of Nantucket Animal Rescue, the number of dead birds is … Read more
Palantir’s stock has surged 35% year-to-date, but analysts remain cautious due to the company’s high valuation. Despite strong fourth-quarter earnings results and upbeat 2025 guidance that beat analyst estimates, many experts believe Palantir will struggle to grow into its premium valuation. Only four buy ratings out of 25 bullish calls from major firms like Snowflake … Read more
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has become a powerful tool for his cost-cutting initiative, dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency. As part of his crusade to slash government spending, Mr. Musk is using X to boast of victories, lash out at enemies, and conduct polls on the proposal. Since taking office, Mr. Musk has … Read more
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made a significant discovery in treating spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disease. A new, non-invasive therapy involving electrical stimulation of sensory spinal nerves has shown promising results in improving motor function and reducing fatigue in adults with SMA. The study involved three participants … Read more
Ben Affleck is set to star and direct his upcoming Netflix thriller “Animals”, with Matt Damon initially attached but departing due to scheduling conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”. The crime thriller follows a mayoral candidate whose child is kidnapped, with Billy Ray penning the screenplay alongside Connor McIntyre. Production is slated for Los Angeles … Read more
Jaden Smith recently made a statement at the 2025 Grammys by wearing an infamous house hat. The 26-year-old wore the bold headpiece alongside a black Louis Vuitton suit, sparking both admiration and confusion among fans. His mom, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, took to Instagram to express her pride in Jaden’s unique fashion choice, captioning the … Read more
A devastating humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Africa, where soup kitchens and first responder services are no longer able to provide basic necessities to those in need. The situation has taken a dire turn, with many mothers and fathers searching desperately for life-saving medicines. The lack of access to food and medical care is having … Read more
A new strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus, D1.1, has been detected in six dairy herds in Nevada, marking a significant shift in the nation’s efforts to contain the virus. The strain is not the same as B3.13, which has been circulating in other US dairy farms. Experts say that introducing avian flu into … Read more
Nikon has completed its final lens roadmap, leaving photographers to look forward to a future filled with surprises. The company’s decision to discontinue lens roadmaps was announced by Mark Cruz, Nikon USA Senior Marketing Manager, in a live Q&A session last fall. Cruz stated that the purpose of the roadmap had met its life and … Read more
Thousands of workers at King Soopers grocery stores in Colorado began a two-week strike on Thursday. The United Food and Commercial Workers local 7 union, which represents approximately 10,000 employees, voted 96% in favor of authorizing the strike due to grievances over unfair labor practices. The union’s complaints include interrogating workers about bargaining, surveilling employees, … Read more